Grubbin
#736 (Alola)
Best moveset for Grubbin
The best moves for Grubbin are Bug Bite and X-Scissor when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Grubbin family. Grubbin evolves into Charjabug for 25 Candy, then into Vikavolt for 100 Candy.
- Charjabug must be near an active Magnetic Lure Module to evolve into Vikavolt.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Grubbin for 22 Candy, Charjabug for 90 Candy.
Game images
Grubbin, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Grubbin is a Bug Pokémon. It is weak to Flying, Rock and Fire moves. Grubbin's best moveset is Bug Bite & X-Scissor and it has a Max CP of 1,112. Grubbin evolves into Charjabug.
About
"It spits a sticky thread to stop opponents in their tracks, and then it grabs them in its sharp, sturdy mandibles to take them down."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 |
| Spark | 4 | 8 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | 65 | 3 | 1.97 |
| X-Scissor | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Vise Grip | 35 | 3 | 1.06 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
X-Scissor
36 DPS
|
6.6 | 100% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.1 | 92% |
|
Spark
8 DPS
|
X-Scissor
36 DPS
|
5.9 | 89% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
5.4 | 82% |
|
Spark
8 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.1 | 78% |
|
Spark
8 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
4.9 | 74% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Vise Grip
17.5 DPS
|
4.8 | 72% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.4 | 67% |
|
Spark
8 DPS
|
Vise Grip
17.5 DPS
|
4.1 | 62% |
|
Spark
8 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.3 | 50% |
Counters & Raids
Top Grubbin counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Grubbin Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.04
- 2 0.04
- 3 0.04
- 4 0.04
- 5 0.04
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
115 |
| Defense |
|
85 |
| Stamina |
|
132 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 116 |
| Level 50 | 123 |
Average size
| Height | 0.4 m |
| Weight | 4.4 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 1,000 |
| Candy | 1 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
421 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
562 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
843 |
|
Level 40 |
984 |
|
Level 50 |
1,112 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 703 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 914 |